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Why choose this course?
- Get a recognised qualification — showing employers that you have been assessed to industry standards.
- Gain workplace experience — NVQs are often practical and assessed while you’re working.
- Improve your job prospects — employers can see that you have both knowledge and practical ability.
- Progress your career — Level 2 can be a stepping stone towards Level 3 and further plumbing qualifications.
- Work towards better earning potential — having recognised skills and experience can help you progress into more skilled plumbing work.
Basically: a plumbing NVQ isn’t just about learning from a textbook. It’s about proving you can do plumbing work properly in the real world.
Further information
People who hold a Plumbing Technical certificate who want to work towards becoming a qualified plumber
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment: Develop the skills to select, use and maintain common plumbing tools and equipment safely.
- Health and Safety: Learn how to work safely on construction sites, use PPE correctly, and follow safe working practices.
- Pipework Installation: Learn how to measure, cut, bend, prepare and join different types of plumbing pipework.
- Cold Water Systems: Understand and install cold water supply systems, including pipework, storage and associated components.
- Hot Water Systems: Learn the principles and installation of domestic hot water systems and components.
- Sanitary Appliances: Develop practical skills in installing and connecting toilets, sinks, baths, showers and other sanitary appliances.
- Heating Systems: Gain an understanding of basic domestic heating systems, including pipework, radiators and associated components.
- Fault Finding and Maintenance: Learn how to identify common plumbing faults such as leaks, blockages and damaged components and carry out appropriate repairs.
- NVQ Level 3 Plumbing – Develop more advanced plumbing skills and knowledge, including more complex systems and installations.
- Apprenticeship / workplace experience – Continue gaining experience with an employer while developing your competence.
- Specialist qualifications – Depending on your career goals, you could move into areas such as heating, gas, renewable energy or commercial plumbing.
- Qualified/experienced plumber – With the appropriate qualifications, competence and experience, you can progress into more skilled roles or eventually become self-employed.
All assessments take place within the workplace
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